Tom's Place Review

We like:

The sustainable fish; the all-English wine list; the witty design; the home-made ice cream

We don't like:

The hit-and-miss seasoning; the limited space (there's only one toilet); that the chips are fried in beef dripping

SmartPlanet judgement:

A fish and chip shop in a smart London 'hood, Tom's Place is slightly tongue-in-cheek, and for this to work the quality really has be spot on. It's not there yet, and some elements of the food require tweakage. What they have got right is the attitude to sourcing fish, basic greenie measures and service, which is low-key but unfailingly pleasant.

Tom Aikens is the Michelin-starred, carrot-topped chef whose eponymous fine-dining restaurant and brasserie, Tom's Kitchen, rule the roost in Chelsea. He's just opened Tom's Place, a fish and chip restaurant and takeaway, not far from the other two. It's all very Sloaney pony, but it's also very sustainable. Continue reading...